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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 845.13 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 845.13 and 502.30 is: 694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 845.13 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/845.13 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 845.13 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 424,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,508.80/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.04

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